Do I need a USDOT number to run charters?

For-hire passenger carriers operating across state lines need a USDOT number and operating authority from FMCSA. Operators within one state follow their state's rules, and many states also require a USDOT number.

How much insurance does a passenger carrier need?

Federal minimums for interstate for-hire passenger carriers are $1.5 million for vehicles designed for 15 or fewer passengers including the driver, and $5 million for 16 or more.

Can I sell private jet charters without an aircraft?

You can sell as a broker, arranging flights on aircraft operated by companies with an FAA Part 135 certificate, and you must make clear that you are not the operator.

Where do the first charter customers come from?

Usually from people who book transportation for others: schools, churches, sports leagues, wedding planners, hotels, event managers, and other operators with overflow work.

How to start a charter business in the US: authority, insurance, pricing, first bookings

The order most founders follow: choose the type of charter, get the authority and insurance it needs, set up the business, set prices, and win the first bookings.

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